Jefferson Lake, located in Park County, is solely owned by Aurora, and has an interesting history.

Completed in 1966, Aurora Rampart Reservoir is a small 1300 acre feet reservoir just east of Roxborough State Park, and is used to collect water from the Strontia Springs.

Located in southern Eagle County in the Colorado River basin, Homestake is a cooperative effort with Colorado Springs.

Busk Ivanhoe is a small diversion dam in Pitkin County that is used to bring water through the old Carlton tunnel.

Snow melt is the primary source water for Aurora, so regular monitoring of the snowpack is critical to resource planning.

Homestake Reservoir is located on Homestake Creek in the West Slope's Eagle River basin, not far from the Holy Cross Wilderness. Completed in 1967, the original filing for the Homestake water rights was made in 1954.

Agriculture is vital to Colorado's economy, so when Aurora had the option to purchase water in the Rocky Ford area, a partnership was developed between the city and the local farmers to ensure viability of the area.

Learn how conducting an indoor water audit can save both water and money!

Learn how conducting an outdoor water audit can save both water and money!

The winner of a Prius V, Aurora resident Taylor Armstrong tells you why you should take the Water Challenge!The winner of a Prius V, Aurora resident Taylor Armstrong tells you why you should take the Water Challenge!

Aurora fifth-graders learn all about the importance of conserving water at this year's Aurora Youth Water Festival.